Arctic tundra now emits planet-warming pollution, federal report finds
Arctic tundra, which has stored carbon for thousands of years, has now become a source of planet-warming pollution.
Octopuses Are Increasingly Using Trash For Shelter, Harrowing Study Shows
Human waste has become so ubiquitous in the ocean, it’s becoming easier for octopuses to shelter in our trash than in seashells or coral.
Amazon Rainforest Nears Climate ‘Tipping Point’ Faster Than Expected
Hammered by climate change and relentless deforestation, the Amazon rainforest is losing its capacity to recover.
Data from thousands of surveillance cameras confirms that protected areas safeguard species diversity
One of the most central solutions to biodiversity conservation is setting aside areas for nature.
Big Bear Bald Eagle Couple Is Expecting Any Day Now
A Big bear couple is expecting offspring soon, and like any soon-to-be parents, Jackie and Shadow have a lot to discuss.
Humpback whales no longer listed as endangered after major recovery
Humpback whales will no longer be considered an endangered or vulnerable species
Transgenic glowing fish invades Brazilian streams
Aquarium curiosity appears to be thriving after escape from fish farms and may threaten local biodiversity.
Nearly half of US bald eagles suffer lead poisoning
America’s national bird is more beleaguered than previously believed, with nearly half of bald eagles tested across the U.S. showing signs of chronic lead exposure, according to a study published Thursday.
To Protect ‘Web of Life,’ California Proposal Would Ban Bee-Killing Neonics
“Our pollinators are threatened. We know the cause, and it’s time to take action.”
India’s Mass Tree Planting Success: Forest Cover Grows by Half-Million Acres in Two Years
A recent report from the Forest Survey of India (FSI) found that recent spurious tree planting activities have taken root in terms of the overall forest coverage in the nation.
Arctic seed vault to receive rare deposits
A vault built on an Arctic mountainside to preserve the world’s crop seeds from war, disease and other catastrophes will receive new deposits on Monday.
Koalas: Australia lists marsupial as endangered species
Australia has listed the koala as an endangered species across most of its east coast, after a dramatic decline in numbers.
‘Historic’ vote means Italian state must now protect animals and ecosystems
In a historic vote, Italy has made protecting the environment part of its constitution.
Bumblebee population increases 116 times over in ‘remarkable’ Scotland rewilding project
‘The sound of traffic and a uniform sea of barley have been replaced by the most beautiful meadows, full of wildflowers, young saplings and the buzz of bees’
Barbados Completes World’s First ‘Debt-for-Climate’ Swap
Barbados has secured the world’s first “debt-for-climate” swap to finance crucial water and sewage projects that will help the island cope with the destructive impacts of climate change.
Killer whales have found new homes in the Arctic Ocean, potentially reshaping marine ecology
The vast ice sheets that historically kept killer whales out of the Arctic Ocean are melting as the region rapidly warms.
Pollution in Delhi hits record high, cloaking city in smog
India’s capital, Delhi, imposes emergency measures including closing schools and offices and barring heavy vehicles.
Denmark will plant 1 billion trees and convert 10 per cent of farmland into forest
Danish lawmakers on Monday agreed on a deal to plant one billion trees and convert 10 per cent of farmland into forest and natural habitats over the next two decades in an effort to reduce fertilizer usage.